Like magic? This UK university offers MA Magic and Occult Science

The aim of this programme is to "build interdisciplinary expertise whilst exploring your specific interests within the long and diverse history of esotericism, witchcraft, ritual magic, occult science, and related topics," the university stated.

Time duration of MA Magic and Occult Sciences will be of one year for full time attendance, and two years for part-time option.

The University of Exeter will soon offer a Masters course in ‘Magic and Occult Science’. Those interested in learning more about magic and occult science can apply for this course at the official website — exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/arabislamic/magic-occult-science.

This is a 2:1 Honours degree. The time duration of this programme will be one year for full-time attendance and two years for part-time option.

The aim of this programme is to “build interdisciplinary expertise whilst exploring your specific interests within the long and diverse history of esotericism, witchcraft, ritual magic, occult science, and related topics,” the university stated.

Eligibility

— Normally a minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a social sciences or humanities discipline.

— While the institute only accepts applicants who meet these criteria, if interested candidates have a high 2:2 or equivalent, come from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, their application will also be considered.

— International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, LanguageCert International ESOL SELT, Study Group Academic English etc).

— Indian Class 12 English at first attempt (ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala Boards).

Course content

The core module, ARAM251 Esotericism and the Magical Tradition is a team-taught module where students will be taught about key topics including magic in Greece and Rome, occult texts in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the history of witchcraft, magic in literature and folklore, deception and illusion, and the history of science and medicine, among other key themes.

“By housing this programme within the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, we place the Arabo-Islamic cultural heritage back where it belongs in the centre of these studies and in the history of the “West.” Decolonisation, the exploration of alternative epistemologies, feminism, and anti-racism are at the core of this programme,” the varsity said.